Ocean Going Fishing
All trips depart from
- The Public Wharf/ Game Fish Weigh Station
- within the Nelson Bay Boat Harbour
Although departure times, length of trips and
areas of operation can be varied to suit the
individual, we generally keep to the following.
We can also custom design to suit any purpose.
DEEP SEA FISHING
DEPARTURE TIME: 6:00am
RETURNS 1:30pm
We fish the offshore reefs from Stockton
Bight to Broughton Island and North to Seal
Rocks. Fish species caught include Snapper,
Morwong, Pigfish, Nannygai, Trevally, Kingfish
and Leather Jacket.
FIVE HOUR AFTERNOON REEF FISH
DEPARTURE TIME: 2:00pm
RETURNS: 7:00pm
A shorter fishing trip that will target the
same fish species, only the closer reef areas
to the port.
JEWFISH TRIPS
DEPARTURE TIME: 2:00pm
RETURNS: 10:00pm
The trip targets the same species as mentioned
earlier but as darkness falls we change to include
deep set live baits to specifically target Jewfish
and Teraglin.
GAME FISHING
DEPARTURE TIME: 6:00am
RETURNS: 5:00pm (or later, depending
on late hookups)
We are equipped with a variety of Shimano and
Penn Reels with game rods of all IGFA line classes
from 24 kg to 8 kg. If required lighter tackle
can be provided and we can also cater for saltwater
fly fishing exponents - please enquire when
booking. Species targeted include black, striped
and blue marlin, all shark species including
Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead, Whalers etc. Bait and
berley is provided and an extensive range of
lures are available on a cost replacement basis.
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